Amsted Rail is the world's leading manufacturer of undercarriage and end of car rail components for heavy haul freight railcars and locomotives. Our company focus for more than a century has been on providing the most innovative products and integrated systems to meet the needs of the global heavy haul freight rail industry.
For more than a century, Griffin has been the proven leader in railroad wheel quality, design and service. We have five wheel plants - four in the US and one in Canada. Position Summary: Major interactions with operations, plant finance, plant manufacturing, vendors, suppliers and contractors. Storeroom personnel report to this position.
Work closely with the Finance Department for record requirements, inventory status and account payable support. Analyze and recommend opportunities for improved procedures or procurement strategies. Implement procedures for procuring materials, equipment and services.
Major responsibilities include: minor capital and repair projects - oversee scope of work preparation, competitive bidding, contractor site visits, vendor selection, contract preparation and execution. Establish and maintain relationships with local vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.
Control principle supply (operating) inventories by - maintaining accurate records of quantities on hand, releasing or requesting release and delivery of additional supplies as directed by General Office purchasing.
Support in-house maintenance effort by efficiently managing the procurement of maintenance, repair and equipment spare parts. Negotiate plant maintenance contracts.
Maintain records for receipt and disbursement to insure inventory accuracy.
Negotiate acquisition of needed plant materials, minor supplies and services.
Analyze purchase orders, construction agreements, inventory reports, receiving information, and disbursement information.
Responsible to expedite emergency requirements or recover from unexpected stockouts - negotiate and manage relationships with minor suppliers other than principle suppliers.
Supervises the operation of the storeroom.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a college degree in business or business related field, including specialized courses in purchasing and materials management and a CPM or CPIM certification.
Five years previous materials management experience is required, with supervisory experience.
Must display proficiency in computer applications, including SAP experience.
Must be able to successfully complete required screening assessments.
Amsted Rail is an industry leader that can offer more than a chance to succeed. This is where you can thrive. Our environment is energetic, our people are motivated and our career paths can take you where you want to go. We pride ourselves on being the market leader as well as having a management philosophy that promotes a culture of dignity and respect for all our employees.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as a retirement package that includes 5% match on 401k contributions and an employee stock ownership program.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Amsted Rail is the world's leading manufacturer of undercarriage and end of car rail components for heavy haul freight railcars and locomotives. Our company focus for more than a century has been on providing the most innovative products and integrated systems to meet the needs of the global heavy haul freight rail industry.
For more than a century, Griffin has been the proven leader in railroad wheel quality, design and service. We have five wheel plants - four in the US and one in Canada. Position Summary: Major interactions with operations, plant finance, plant manufacturing, vendors, suppliers and contractors. Storeroom personnel report to this position.
Work closely with the Finance Department for record requirements, inventory status and account payable support. Analyze and recommend opportunities for improved procedures or procurement strategies. Implement procedures for procuring materials, equipment and services.
Major responsibilities include: minor capital and repair projects - oversee scope of work preparation, competitive bidding, contractor site visits, vendor selection, contract preparation and execution. Establish and maintain relationships with local vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.
Control principle supply (operating) inventories by - maintaining accurate records of quantities on hand, releasing or requesting release and delivery of additional supplies as directed by General Office purchasing.
Support in-house maintenance effort by efficiently managing the procurement of maintenance, repair and equipment spare parts. Negotiate plant maintenance contracts.
Maintain records for receipt and disbursement to insure inventory accuracy.
Negotiate acquisition of needed plant materials, minor supplies and services.
Analyze purchase orders, construction agreements, inventory reports, receiving information, and disbursement information.
Responsible to expedite emergency requirements or recover from unexpected stockouts - negotiate and manage relationships with minor suppliers other than principle suppliers.
Supervises the operation of the storeroom.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a college degree in business or business related field, including specialized courses in purchasing and materials management and a CPM or CPIM certification.
Five years previous materials management experience is required, with supervisory experience.
Must display proficiency in computer applications, including SAP experience.
Must be able to successfully complete required screening assessments.
Amsted Rail is an industry leader that can offer more than a chance to succeed. This is where you can thrive. Our environment is energetic, our people are motivated and our career paths can take you where you want to go. We pride ourselves on being the market leader as well as having a management philosophy that promotes a culture of dignity and respect for all our employees.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as a retirement package that includes 5% match on 401k contributions and an employee stock ownership program.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Description
Amsted Rail - Brenco has been changing lives and putting careers on the move for over 65 years. Come join a team where operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement are key success factors. Brenco, located just south of Richmond in Petersburg, Virginia, is the #1 US producer of tapered roller bearings in the railroad industry. Talented and motivated individuals will have the opportunity to do the best work of their lives with an established 65 year-old company.
Position Summary
Serving as a liaison between Finance and the various operational departments, the Manager of Plant Finance is responsible for identifying financially-based challenges throughout the organization, researching various solution alternatives, and leading the implementation of improvement initiatives. This role will also assist the Director of Finance and Plant Controller with forecasting and analysis projects as they relate to company growth and strategy, capital investment, and cost improvement initiatives. This position also has pivotal roles during the month-end close process providing detailed sales information and bridging of sales activities during the month; additionally, this position is responsible for developing departmental budgets during the annual planning process, and assisting the Director of Finance with the annual plan presentation.
Key Deliverables
Working with various departments (i.e., Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, HR Safety and Environmental) across the organization, including joint ventures, to identify, develop and implement cost savings and process improvement initiatives;
Prepares trending and analyses of financial results and developing reporting tools for key operating metrics;
Completes monthly sales activity detail during month-end close, and is responsible for completing the sales activity bridges as part of the monthly close process;
Assists and supports (as necessary) Amsted Rail’s newest business, Amsted Seals and Forming;Assisting the Director of Finance and Plant Controller in the preparation of the annual financial plan;
Develops and maintains departmental budgets for the annual plan and throughout the fiscal year;
Responsible for completing a detailed review of the divisions cost accounting strategy and provide a detailed review with recommendations for improvement;
Developing and monitoring the company’s cost accounting strategy;Assisting the Director of Finance with financial impact analyses of various growth, strategic, sourcing (i.e., make vs buy), and capital investment opportunities;
Assists project managers with capital requests in analyzing payback, IRR, NPV and other project critical analysis prior to submission for divisional approval.
Desired Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting with 5-10 years experience
MBA a plus
Experience completing tasks and assignments with a minimum level of supervision
Understanding of business processes within a manufacturing environment and working knowledge of cost accounting concepts
Analytical skills and strong mastery of Excel
Project management skills
Experience with SAP
Experience with cost accounting systems
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
Willingness to relocate domestically or internationally for advancement opportunities.
Visit our websites at www.amstedrail.com to find out more about what makes our workplace special, whether it is being an employee-owner, our active commitment to employee development, or simply enjoying the view of our park-like campus with our scenic stream and fishing pond and expansive grounds which are home to geese year-round! With barely a 30-minute commute from Richmond, we are easy to get to via both I-95 and I-295.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Job Description
Amsted Rail - Brenco has been changing lives and putting careers on the move for over 65 years. Come join a team where operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement are key success factors. Brenco, located just south of Richmond in Petersburg, Virginia, is the #1 US producer of tapered roller bearings in the railroad industry. Talented and motivated individuals will have the opportunity to do the best work of their lives with an established 65 year-old company.
Position Summary
Serving as a liaison between Finance and the various operational departments, the Manager of Plant Finance is responsible for identifying financially-based challenges throughout the organization, researching various solution alternatives, and leading the implementation of improvement initiatives. This role will also assist the Director of Finance and Plant Controller with forecasting and analysis projects as they relate to company growth and strategy, capital investment, and cost improvement initiatives. This position also has pivotal roles during the month-end close process providing detailed sales information and bridging of sales activities during the month; additionally, this position is responsible for developing departmental budgets during the annual planning process, and assisting the Director of Finance with the annual plan presentation.
Key Deliverables
Working with various departments (i.e., Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, HR Safety and Environmental) across the organization, including joint ventures, to identify, develop and implement cost savings and process improvement initiatives;
Prepares trending and analyses of financial results and developing reporting tools for key operating metrics;
Completes monthly sales activity detail during month-end close, and is responsible for completing the sales activity bridges as part of the monthly close process;
Assists and supports (as necessary) Amsted Rail’s newest business, Amsted Seals and Forming;Assisting the Director of Finance and Plant Controller in the preparation of the annual financial plan;
Develops and maintains departmental budgets for the annual plan and throughout the fiscal year;
Responsible for completing a detailed review of the divisions cost accounting strategy and provide a detailed review with recommendations for improvement;
Developing and monitoring the company’s cost accounting strategy;Assisting the Director of Finance with financial impact analyses of various growth, strategic, sourcing (i.e., make vs buy), and capital investment opportunities;
Assists project managers with capital requests in analyzing payback, IRR, NPV and other project critical analysis prior to submission for divisional approval.
Desired Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting with 5-10 years experience
MBA a plus
Experience completing tasks and assignments with a minimum level of supervision
Understanding of business processes within a manufacturing environment and working knowledge of cost accounting concepts
Analytical skills and strong mastery of Excel
Project management skills
Experience with SAP
Experience with cost accounting systems
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
Willingness to relocate domestically or internationally for advancement opportunities.
Visit our websites at www.amstedrail.com to find out more about what makes our workplace special, whether it is being an employee-owner, our active commitment to employee development, or simply enjoying the view of our park-like campus with our scenic stream and fishing pond and expansive grounds which are home to geese year-round! With barely a 30-minute commute from Richmond, we are easy to get to via both I-95 and I-295.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Description
Do you revel in developing others to see them grow? In this position you’ll be responsible for leading a Manufacturing Department instilling a safety-first culture while producing the required quantity and quality of product at optimal cost. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business Administration with 5 years leadership experience or equivalent managerial experience (minimum 10 years in a leadership role, 5 years in a managerial role).
Join our 100% Employee Owned Company
Brenco/ Amsted Rail has been changing lives and putting careers on the move for over 60 years. Come join a team where operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement are key success factors. Brenco located in Petersburg, Virginia, is the #1 US producer of tapered roller bearings in the railroad industry. Talented and motivated individuals will have the opportunity to do the best work of their lives with an established 60 year-old company.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Process Manager is responsible for manufacturing processes in designated areas; instilling a safety-first culture while producing the required quantity and quality of product at the optimal cost.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, Process Managers must be able to perform each essential function well. The following are the end results and deliverables for which this position is held accountable.
Plans, organizes and manages their process area in accordance will applicable safety and quality standards through process supervisor (up to 80 direct and indirect employees).
Maximizes our capabilities through selection and motivation of a well trained workforce to assure a safe, efficient and cost effective operation.
Ensure that operational metrics are met and finished product inventories are maintained at the proper level. Controls flow of materials and utilization of labor to ensure adequate production of quality product to fulfill operational requirements.
Executes and drives initiatives supporting our Wildly Important Goals.
Maintains best in class department organization and good housekeeping.
Leads continuous improvement activities with maintenance manager and process engineering manager.
Ensures all employees are well qualified and cross functional, perform per the job qualification standards and adhere to company policies, safety standards, work instructions. Recommends actions to Human Resources if needed.
Establishes and writes job standards
Controls allocation and use of employees to ensure fulfillment of production schedules at the optimal cost.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent managerial experience.
Requires a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a leadership role. Prior experience which demonstrates progressive increase in operations responsibility. Demonstrated and proven ability to effectively manage all available resources to achieve planned results.
Prior managerial abilities, both to organize and direct the functions under his/her control to guide and implement our Wildly Important Goal.
Prior experience in directing and developing personnel under his/her supervision.
Visit our websites at www.amstedrail.com to find out more about what makes our workplace special, whether it is being an employee-owner, our active commitment to employee development, or simply enjoying the view of our park-like campus with our scenic stream and fishing pond and expansive grounds which are home to geese year-round! With barely a 30-minute commute from Richmond, we are easy to get to via both I-95 and I-295.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Job Description
Do you revel in developing others to see them grow? In this position you’ll be responsible for leading a Manufacturing Department instilling a safety-first culture while producing the required quantity and quality of product at optimal cost. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business Administration with 5 years leadership experience or equivalent managerial experience (minimum 10 years in a leadership role, 5 years in a managerial role).
Join our 100% Employee Owned Company
Brenco/ Amsted Rail has been changing lives and putting careers on the move for over 60 years. Come join a team where operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement are key success factors. Brenco located in Petersburg, Virginia, is the #1 US producer of tapered roller bearings in the railroad industry. Talented and motivated individuals will have the opportunity to do the best work of their lives with an established 60 year-old company.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Process Manager is responsible for manufacturing processes in designated areas; instilling a safety-first culture while producing the required quantity and quality of product at the optimal cost.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, Process Managers must be able to perform each essential function well. The following are the end results and deliverables for which this position is held accountable.
Plans, organizes and manages their process area in accordance will applicable safety and quality standards through process supervisor (up to 80 direct and indirect employees).
Maximizes our capabilities through selection and motivation of a well trained workforce to assure a safe, efficient and cost effective operation.
Ensure that operational metrics are met and finished product inventories are maintained at the proper level. Controls flow of materials and utilization of labor to ensure adequate production of quality product to fulfill operational requirements.
Executes and drives initiatives supporting our Wildly Important Goals.
Maintains best in class department organization and good housekeeping.
Leads continuous improvement activities with maintenance manager and process engineering manager.
Ensures all employees are well qualified and cross functional, perform per the job qualification standards and adhere to company policies, safety standards, work instructions. Recommends actions to Human Resources if needed.
Establishes and writes job standards
Controls allocation and use of employees to ensure fulfillment of production schedules at the optimal cost.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent managerial experience.
Requires a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a leadership role. Prior experience which demonstrates progressive increase in operations responsibility. Demonstrated and proven ability to effectively manage all available resources to achieve planned results.
Prior managerial abilities, both to organize and direct the functions under his/her control to guide and implement our Wildly Important Goal.
Prior experience in directing and developing personnel under his/her supervision.
Visit our websites at www.amstedrail.com to find out more about what makes our workplace special, whether it is being an employee-owner, our active commitment to employee development, or simply enjoying the view of our park-like campus with our scenic stream and fishing pond and expansive grounds which are home to geese year-round! With barely a 30-minute commute from Richmond, we are easy to get to via both I-95 and I-295.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary: The Manager of Organizational Effectiveness is heavily involved in OE strategy as well as delivery, and will spend approximately 50% of their time facilitating although the exact amount will fluctuate significantly from month to month. Additionally, the Manager of Organizational Effectiveness consults with internal stakeholders to gather strategic development requirements for the organization’s talent and ensure that OE deliverables lead to intended performance related objectives. You will empower our talent by helping them unlock their potential. You will also apply expert knowledge of adult learning best practices and principles to deliver development solutions for high impact, enterprise level projects. A significant focus of this role will be on facilitation and coaching of multiple levels of leadership throughout the organization to learn and apply more intentional leadership techniques. The primary delivery model will be facilitation, but may also include micr o-learning videos and webinars. This role will work on multiple projects simultaneously to expand the scope and impact of the organization’s development practice. It’s a big job, and it will have a visible and quantifiable impact. The incumbent will be comfortable acting as a change leader, facilitator, strategist and coach.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Facilitates development classes for leaders throughout the organization. Travels up to 50% of the time to some really cool places around the country and the world. * Actively participates in group and individual coaching sessions to challenge thinking and build critical skills helping leaders balance inspiration with accountability. * Establishes, tracks and reports on metrics that support the organization’s key talent strategies. * Ensures scalability of delivery model through development of technology and train the trainer approach. Travelling is great, but if you’ve got a better idea, we’re open to it. * Partners with stakeholders within operational leadership to identify, develop and support talent. Recommends best practices to grow talent to align with the organization’s future talent needs. Gets talented people ready to lead now and into the future. * Participates in the succession planning process to ensure goals are set to grow key capabilities, strategies are deployed to support this growth and communication continues to stay focused on progress towards these goals. * Serves as a coach to reinforce Valmont culture and competencies. * Liaises with Shared Services to ensure corporate initiatives are continually aligned with field deliverables. * Researches industry best practices and provides continuous recommendations to grow our most important resource….our talent. Innovates daily.
Basic Qualifications: * 3+ years of large group facilitation experience. * Prior experience working in a large national or multi-national organization. * Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. * Prior experience as an executive coach.
Full Time
Job Summary: The Manager of Organizational Effectiveness is heavily involved in OE strategy as well as delivery, and will spend approximately 50% of their time facilitating although the exact amount will fluctuate significantly from month to month. Additionally, the Manager of Organizational Effectiveness consults with internal stakeholders to gather strategic development requirements for the organization’s talent and ensure that OE deliverables lead to intended performance related objectives. You will empower our talent by helping them unlock their potential. You will also apply expert knowledge of adult learning best practices and principles to deliver development solutions for high impact, enterprise level projects. A significant focus of this role will be on facilitation and coaching of multiple levels of leadership throughout the organization to learn and apply more intentional leadership techniques. The primary delivery model will be facilitation, but may also include micr o-learning videos and webinars. This role will work on multiple projects simultaneously to expand the scope and impact of the organization’s development practice. It’s a big job, and it will have a visible and quantifiable impact. The incumbent will be comfortable acting as a change leader, facilitator, strategist and coach.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Facilitates development classes for leaders throughout the organization. Travels up to 50% of the time to some really cool places around the country and the world. * Actively participates in group and individual coaching sessions to challenge thinking and build critical skills helping leaders balance inspiration with accountability. * Establishes, tracks and reports on metrics that support the organization’s key talent strategies. * Ensures scalability of delivery model through development of technology and train the trainer approach. Travelling is great, but if you’ve got a better idea, we’re open to it. * Partners with stakeholders within operational leadership to identify, develop and support talent. Recommends best practices to grow talent to align with the organization’s future talent needs. Gets talented people ready to lead now and into the future. * Participates in the succession planning process to ensure goals are set to grow key capabilities, strategies are deployed to support this growth and communication continues to stay focused on progress towards these goals. * Serves as a coach to reinforce Valmont culture and competencies. * Liaises with Shared Services to ensure corporate initiatives are continually aligned with field deliverables. * Researches industry best practices and provides continuous recommendations to grow our most important resource….our talent. Innovates daily.
Basic Qualifications: * 3+ years of large group facilitation experience. * Prior experience working in a large national or multi-national organization. * Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. * Prior experience as an executive coach.
Job Summary: The Product Manager is responsible for the execution of the division goals through the creation and maintenance of the market and product strategy as well as the management of the commercial profitability of the market channel and associated product lines. Managing the vision for growth and profitability of the market channel will require combining primary and secondary research and feedback from sales, business development, operations and external market resources.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Establishes the product plan / strategy and roadmap in support of the divisional strategy. * Identify the business and operational requirements based upon customer needs and market feedback. * Develops the new product introduction plan based on voice of the customer input and market research. * Analyze the customer detail and market potential to provide product forecast guidance. * Researches and understands price/value in each respective segment and optimizes gross profit margin by driving cost reductions, adjusting price, or exiting markets. * Works with Business Development team to develop acquisition strategy and targets. * Analyze the competitive landscape determining market capacity and provide guidance on margins and lead times. * Provide margin and lead time guidance to Project Administration team. * Provides financial analysis on product line profitability for current and potential customers or projects. * Works with Business Development team to deploy product plan and ensure clear communication of product segment objectives. * Analysis of bids and forecast to determine win / loss ratios to provide quote strategy by customer type and region. * Executes and maintains the product segmentation process. * Assists in the marketing plan development for new product introductions within the product segment. * Leads the new product development process and takes responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products. Applies project management tools as appropriate.. * Manages the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adding to or trimming the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape. * Works closely with the Marketing Department to develop, fund and execute, ROI-based integrated marketing communications campaigns that influence target audiences and grow sales. Develops and implements a brand strategy as appropriate. * Provides timely and consistent communication on the analysis of market share, margins, and competitive landscape to divisional leadership. * Effectively communicates and trains the business development and sales force on the product strategy / plan. * Develops and communicates responses and company positions in response to product specific challenges. * Communicates the current win / loss opportunity detail to the sales and business development team. * Develops innovative methods and materials to train customers on the product and to train our sales force on how to sell the associated value proposition. * Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitor activity, anticipate competitor responses and manage the product line accordingly. Communicates key information to all stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university * Minimum 5 years of demonstrated product leadership experience with a track record of consistent and exemplary achievement. * Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen. * Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy. * Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability. * Outstanding oral and written communication skills. * Highly motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial individual with a desire to tackle challenging opportunities. * Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to executive level audiences. * Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Able to travel up to 35% including overnight stays and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications: * MBA Degree * Previous experience in the commercial & architecture industry. * Previous experience giving professional sales/marketing presentations to senior level company officials and line workers. * Prior successful experience overseeing and driving product development and new product launches.
Full Time
Job Summary: The Product Manager is responsible for the execution of the division goals through the creation and maintenance of the market and product strategy as well as the management of the commercial profitability of the market channel and associated product lines. Managing the vision for growth and profitability of the market channel will require combining primary and secondary research and feedback from sales, business development, operations and external market resources.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Establishes the product plan / strategy and roadmap in support of the divisional strategy. * Identify the business and operational requirements based upon customer needs and market feedback. * Develops the new product introduction plan based on voice of the customer input and market research. * Analyze the customer detail and market potential to provide product forecast guidance. * Researches and understands price/value in each respective segment and optimizes gross profit margin by driving cost reductions, adjusting price, or exiting markets. * Works with Business Development team to develop acquisition strategy and targets. * Analyze the competitive landscape determining market capacity and provide guidance on margins and lead times. * Provide margin and lead time guidance to Project Administration team. * Provides financial analysis on product line profitability for current and potential customers or projects. * Works with Business Development team to deploy product plan and ensure clear communication of product segment objectives. * Analysis of bids and forecast to determine win / loss ratios to provide quote strategy by customer type and region. * Executes and maintains the product segmentation process. * Assists in the marketing plan development for new product introductions within the product segment. * Leads the new product development process and takes responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products. Applies project management tools as appropriate.. * Manages the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adding to or trimming the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape. * Works closely with the Marketing Department to develop, fund and execute, ROI-based integrated marketing communications campaigns that influence target audiences and grow sales. Develops and implements a brand strategy as appropriate. * Provides timely and consistent communication on the analysis of market share, margins, and competitive landscape to divisional leadership. * Effectively communicates and trains the business development and sales force on the product strategy / plan. * Develops and communicates responses and company positions in response to product specific challenges. * Communicates the current win / loss opportunity detail to the sales and business development team. * Develops innovative methods and materials to train customers on the product and to train our sales force on how to sell the associated value proposition. * Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitor activity, anticipate competitor responses and manage the product line accordingly. Communicates key information to all stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university * Minimum 5 years of demonstrated product leadership experience with a track record of consistent and exemplary achievement. * Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen. * Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy. * Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability. * Outstanding oral and written communication skills. * Highly motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial individual with a desire to tackle challenging opportunities. * Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to executive level audiences. * Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Able to travel up to 35% including overnight stays and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications: * MBA Degree * Previous experience in the commercial & architecture industry. * Previous experience giving professional sales/marketing presentations to senior level company officials and line workers. * Prior successful experience overseeing and driving product development and new product launches.
Job Summary: The Product Manager is responsible for the execution of the division goals through the creation and maintenance of the market and product strategy as well as the management of the commercial profitability of the market channel and associated product lines. Managing the vision for growth and profitability of the market channel will require combining primary and secondary research and feedback from sales, business development, operations and external market resources.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Establishes the product plan / strategy and roadmap in support of the divisional strategy. * Identify the business and operational requirements based upon customer needs and market feedback. * Develops the new product introduction plan based on voice of the customer input and market research. * Analyze the customer detail and market potential to provide product forecast guidance. * Researches and understands price/value in each respective segment and optimizes gross profit margin by driving cost reductions, adjusting price, or exiting markets. * Works with Business Development team to develop acquisition strategy and targets. * Analyze the competitive landscape determining market capacity and provide guidance on margins and lead times. * Provide margin and lead time guidance to Project Administration team. * Provides financial analysis on product line profitability for current and potential customers or projects. * Works with Business Development team to deploy product plan and ensure clear communication of product segment objectives. * Analysis of bids and forecast to determine win / loss ratios to provide quote strategy by customer type and region. * Executes and maintains the product segmentation process. * Assists in the marketing plan development for new product introductions within the product segment. * Leads the new product development process and takes responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products. Applies project management tools as appropriate.. * Manages the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adding to or trimming the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape. * Works closely with the Marketing Department to develop, fund and execute, ROI-based integrated marketing communications campaigns that influence target audiences and grow sales. Develops and implements a brand strategy as appropriate. * Provides timely and consistent communication on the analysis of market share, margins, and competitive landscape to divisional leadership. * Effectively communicates and trains the business development and sales force on the product strategy / plan. * Develops and communicates responses and company positions in response to product specific challenges. * Communicates the current win / loss opportunity detail to the sales and business development team. * Develops innovative methods and materials to train customers on the product and to train our sales force on how to sell the associated value proposition. * Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitor activity, anticipate competitor responses and manage the product line accordingly. Communicates key information to all stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university * Minimum 5 years of demonstrated product leadership experience with a track record of consistent and exemplary achievement. * Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen. * Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy. * Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability. * Outstanding oral and written communication skills. * Highly motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial individual with a desire to tackle challenging opportunities. * Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to executive level audiences. * Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Able to travel up to 35% including overnight stays and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications: * MBA Degree * Previous experience in the transportation industry. * Previous experience giving professional sales/marketing presentations to senior level company officials and line workers. * Prior successful experience overseeing and driving product development and new product launches.
Full Time
Job Summary: The Product Manager is responsible for the execution of the division goals through the creation and maintenance of the market and product strategy as well as the management of the commercial profitability of the market channel and associated product lines. Managing the vision for growth and profitability of the market channel will require combining primary and secondary research and feedback from sales, business development, operations and external market resources.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Establishes the product plan / strategy and roadmap in support of the divisional strategy. * Identify the business and operational requirements based upon customer needs and market feedback. * Develops the new product introduction plan based on voice of the customer input and market research. * Analyze the customer detail and market potential to provide product forecast guidance. * Researches and understands price/value in each respective segment and optimizes gross profit margin by driving cost reductions, adjusting price, or exiting markets. * Works with Business Development team to develop acquisition strategy and targets. * Analyze the competitive landscape determining market capacity and provide guidance on margins and lead times. * Provide margin and lead time guidance to Project Administration team. * Provides financial analysis on product line profitability for current and potential customers or projects. * Works with Business Development team to deploy product plan and ensure clear communication of product segment objectives. * Analysis of bids and forecast to determine win / loss ratios to provide quote strategy by customer type and region. * Executes and maintains the product segmentation process. * Assists in the marketing plan development for new product introductions within the product segment. * Leads the new product development process and takes responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products. Applies project management tools as appropriate.. * Manages the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adding to or trimming the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape. * Works closely with the Marketing Department to develop, fund and execute, ROI-based integrated marketing communications campaigns that influence target audiences and grow sales. Develops and implements a brand strategy as appropriate. * Provides timely and consistent communication on the analysis of market share, margins, and competitive landscape to divisional leadership. * Effectively communicates and trains the business development and sales force on the product strategy / plan. * Develops and communicates responses and company positions in response to product specific challenges. * Communicates the current win / loss opportunity detail to the sales and business development team. * Develops innovative methods and materials to train customers on the product and to train our sales force on how to sell the associated value proposition. * Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitor activity, anticipate competitor responses and manage the product line accordingly. Communicates key information to all stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university * Minimum 5 years of demonstrated product leadership experience with a track record of consistent and exemplary achievement. * Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen. * Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy. * Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability. * Outstanding oral and written communication skills. * Highly motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial individual with a desire to tackle challenging opportunities. * Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to executive level audiences. * Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Able to travel up to 35% including overnight stays and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications: * MBA Degree * Previous experience in the transportation industry. * Previous experience giving professional sales/marketing presentations to senior level company officials and line workers. * Prior successful experience overseeing and driving product development and new product launches.
Job Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible for the execution of the division goals through the creation and maintenance of the market and product strategy as well as the management of the commercial profitability of the market channel and associated product lines. Managing the vision for growth and profitability of the market channel will require combining primary and secondary research and feedback from sales, business development, operations and external market resources.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Establishes the product plan / strategy and roadmap in support of the divisional strategy. * Identify the business and operational requirements based upon customer needs and market feedback. * Develops the new product introduction plan based on voice of the customer input and market research. * Analyze the customer detail and market potential to provide product forecast guidance. * Researches and understands price/value in each respective segment and optimizes gross profit margin by driving cost reductions, adjusting price, or exiting markets. * Works with Business Development team to develop acquisition strategy and targets. * Analyze the competitive landscape determining market capacity and provide guidance on margins and lead times. * Provide margin and lead time guidance to Project Administration team. * Provides financial analysis on product line profitability for current and potential customers or projects. * Works with Business Development team to deploy product plan and ensure clear communication of product segment objectives. * Analysis of bids and forecast to determine win / loss ratios to provide quote strategy by customer type and region. * Executes and maintains the product segmentation process. * Assists in the marketing plan development for new product introductions within the product segment. * Leads the new product development process and takes responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products. Applies project management tools as appropriate.. * Manages the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adding to or trimming the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape. * Works closely with the Marketing Department to develop, fund and execute, ROI-based integrated marketing communications campaigns that influence target audiences and grow sales. Develops and implements a brand strategy as appropriate. * Provides timely and consistent communication on the analysis of market share, margins, and competitive landscape to divisional leadership. * Effectively communicates and trains the business development and sales force on the product strategy / plan. * Develops and communicates responses and company positions in response to product specific challenges. * Communicates the current win / loss opportunity detail to the sales and business development team. * Develops innovative methods and materials to train customers on the product and to train our sales force on how to sell the associated value proposition. * Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitor activity, anticipate competitor responses and manage the product line accordingly. Communicates key information to all stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university * Minimum 5 years of demonstrated product leadership experience with a track record of consistent and exemplary achievement. * Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen. * Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy. * Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability. * Outstanding oral and written communication skills. * Highly motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial individual with a desire to tackle challenging opportunities. * Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to executive level audiences. * Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Able to travel up to 35% including overnight stays and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications: * MBA Degree * Previous experience in the telecommunications industry. * Previous experience giving professional sales/marketing presentations to senior level company officials and line workers. * Prior successful experience overseeing and driving product development and new product launches.
Full Time
Job Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible for the execution of the division goals through the creation and maintenance of the market and product strategy as well as the management of the commercial profitability of the market channel and associated product lines. Managing the vision for growth and profitability of the market channel will require combining primary and secondary research and feedback from sales, business development, operations and external market resources.
Essential Functions/Duties: * Establishes the product plan / strategy and roadmap in support of the divisional strategy. * Identify the business and operational requirements based upon customer needs and market feedback. * Develops the new product introduction plan based on voice of the customer input and market research. * Analyze the customer detail and market potential to provide product forecast guidance. * Researches and understands price/value in each respective segment and optimizes gross profit margin by driving cost reductions, adjusting price, or exiting markets. * Works with Business Development team to develop acquisition strategy and targets. * Analyze the competitive landscape determining market capacity and provide guidance on margins and lead times. * Provide margin and lead time guidance to Project Administration team. * Provides financial analysis on product line profitability for current and potential customers or projects. * Works with Business Development team to deploy product plan and ensure clear communication of product segment objectives. * Analysis of bids and forecast to determine win / loss ratios to provide quote strategy by customer type and region. * Executes and maintains the product segmentation process. * Assists in the marketing plan development for new product introductions within the product segment. * Leads the new product development process and takes responsibility for quantifying market value and financial viability of proposed products. Applies project management tools as appropriate.. * Manages the product portfolio by charting product life cycle, adding to or trimming the offering based on market requirements and competitive landscape. * Works closely with the Marketing Department to develop, fund and execute, ROI-based integrated marketing communications campaigns that influence target audiences and grow sales. Develops and implements a brand strategy as appropriate. * Provides timely and consistent communication on the analysis of market share, margins, and competitive landscape to divisional leadership. * Effectively communicates and trains the business development and sales force on the product strategy / plan. * Develops and communicates responses and company positions in response to product specific challenges. * Communicates the current win / loss opportunity detail to the sales and business development team. * Develops innovative methods and materials to train customers on the product and to train our sales force on how to sell the associated value proposition. * Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitor activity, anticipate competitor responses and manage the product line accordingly. Communicates key information to all stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited university * Minimum 5 years of demonstrated product leadership experience with a track record of consistent and exemplary achievement. * Demonstrated mathematical aptitude, exceptional financial acumen. * Decisive problem-solving ability and capability to assess people and situations with accuracy. * Confident self-starter with integrity and accountability. * Outstanding oral and written communication skills. * Highly motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial individual with a desire to tackle challenging opportunities. * Must be able to effectively and persuasively present complex information in a simple way to executive level audiences. * Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Able to travel up to 35% including overnight stays and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications: * MBA Degree * Previous experience in the telecommunications industry. * Previous experience giving professional sales/marketing presentations to senior level company officials and line workers. * Prior successful experience overseeing and driving product development and new product launches.
HFI is a leading Tier II automotive supplier of high quality interior parts such as headrests, armrests, consoles, and other seating and door components. We specialize in details, craftsmanship, and skilled construction that elevate the driving experience. From elaborate sewing to small polyurethane foam and leather wrapped assembly, our products improve the look and feel of the vehicle you drive, providing comfort and luxury even on the road. We started out in 1954 as the House of Foam serving the furniture industry. Still privately owned, HFI has since evolved into an established automotive supplier serving a variety of OEMs across North America including Honda, Subaru and Ford. Grounded by our core principles of partnership, quality and value, we now employ over 3,500 people across 10 North American locations with our headquarters in Canal Winchester - just outside of Columbus, OH. Our unique culture fosters collaborative partnerships and new ideas in an innovative value driven business environment. HFI has proudly built its success with the support of our valued employees, some of which have been with us since HFI was founded as an automotive supplier in 1982. At such an exciting time for automotive technology and advanced mobility, we have a strong vision for growth and look forward to continue meeting the needs of our customers and the demanding market. We’re always looking to enhance our talent through the discovery of motivated and qualified candidates. Please visit our website to learn more about opportunities at HFI.
Plant Manager
General position responsibilities
Responsibilities include management of production and the effective operations of the various production departments. Ensure that ISO 9000 procedural requirements are met. Other responsibilities may be defined by the General Manager.
Education and Training Requirements
This Plant Manager position requires a college degree in engineering or management and equivalent experience. Management experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Specific training to improve job skills will be discussed during each performance review.
I. Specific Responsibilities
Supervisory
Provide and demonstrate production leadership direction to safety, production and quality related issues.
Responsible for staffing and training of the supervisory and production superintendent positions within the department.
Enforce cross-training of all employees within the department.
Responsible for enforcing all company policies and procedures.
Support and Maintain a safe working conditions for the production workforce
Identify and report potential maintenance related issues
Coordinate activities within the production team to help achieve overall plant performance goals.
Control direct and indirect labor targets to meet overall plant labor targets.
Work with other department managers to achieve continuous improvement objectives.
Assist and develop salary associates
Provide salary associates with performance reviews and feedback.
Lead and support HFI 5S programs
Support and Comply with HFI’s ISO and EHS standards, procedures and guidelines
Work / Lead hourly personnel, salary, maintenance, quality and management team members to problem solve and correct production related issues.
Maintains all department forms, policies and procedures
B. Production
Meet schedule attainment objectives on a daily basis.
Improve processes to maintain or improve product cost, quality and consistency.
Meet company objectives and target for plant scrap
4. Communicate potential delivery delays to appropriate individuals within the company.
5. Provide reporting to management to demonstrate performance status relative to operating goals.
6. Supervise and schedule the activities of personnel assigned to these duties.
7. Lead production team on all launch and new product deliverables
8. Lead HFI’s continuous improvement activities using lean manufacturing techniques.
9. Meet or exceed plant labor effectiveness targets
10. Maintain Key Performance indicators (KPI’s) for production along with actions to improve.
11. Provide input to the capital planning process
12. Work Weekends as required
13. Demonstrate excellent attendance
14. Support all other activities as required.
To apply, please email resumes to Shaffer@hfi-inc.com
Full Time
HFI is a leading Tier II automotive supplier of high quality interior parts such as headrests, armrests, consoles, and other seating and door components. We specialize in details, craftsmanship, and skilled construction that elevate the driving experience. From elaborate sewing to small polyurethane foam and leather wrapped assembly, our products improve the look and feel of the vehicle you drive, providing comfort and luxury even on the road. We started out in 1954 as the House of Foam serving the furniture industry. Still privately owned, HFI has since evolved into an established automotive supplier serving a variety of OEMs across North America including Honda, Subaru and Ford. Grounded by our core principles of partnership, quality and value, we now employ over 3,500 people across 10 North American locations with our headquarters in Canal Winchester - just outside of Columbus, OH. Our unique culture fosters collaborative partnerships and new ideas in an innovative value driven business environment. HFI has proudly built its success with the support of our valued employees, some of which have been with us since HFI was founded as an automotive supplier in 1982. At such an exciting time for automotive technology and advanced mobility, we have a strong vision for growth and look forward to continue meeting the needs of our customers and the demanding market. We’re always looking to enhance our talent through the discovery of motivated and qualified candidates. Please visit our website to learn more about opportunities at HFI.
Plant Manager
General position responsibilities
Responsibilities include management of production and the effective operations of the various production departments. Ensure that ISO 9000 procedural requirements are met. Other responsibilities may be defined by the General Manager.
Education and Training Requirements
This Plant Manager position requires a college degree in engineering or management and equivalent experience. Management experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Specific training to improve job skills will be discussed during each performance review.
I. Specific Responsibilities
Supervisory
Provide and demonstrate production leadership direction to safety, production and quality related issues.
Responsible for staffing and training of the supervisory and production superintendent positions within the department.
Enforce cross-training of all employees within the department.
Responsible for enforcing all company policies and procedures.
Support and Maintain a safe working conditions for the production workforce
Identify and report potential maintenance related issues
Coordinate activities within the production team to help achieve overall plant performance goals.
Control direct and indirect labor targets to meet overall plant labor targets.
Work with other department managers to achieve continuous improvement objectives.
Assist and develop salary associates
Provide salary associates with performance reviews and feedback.
Lead and support HFI 5S programs
Support and Comply with HFI’s ISO and EHS standards, procedures and guidelines
Work / Lead hourly personnel, salary, maintenance, quality and management team members to problem solve and correct production related issues.
Maintains all department forms, policies and procedures
B. Production
Meet schedule attainment objectives on a daily basis.
Improve processes to maintain or improve product cost, quality and consistency.
Meet company objectives and target for plant scrap
4. Communicate potential delivery delays to appropriate individuals within the company.
5. Provide reporting to management to demonstrate performance status relative to operating goals.
6. Supervise and schedule the activities of personnel assigned to these duties.
7. Lead production team on all launch and new product deliverables
8. Lead HFI’s continuous improvement activities using lean manufacturing techniques.
9. Meet or exceed plant labor effectiveness targets
10. Maintain Key Performance indicators (KPI’s) for production along with actions to improve.
11. Provide input to the capital planning process
12. Work Weekends as required
13. Demonstrate excellent attendance
14. Support all other activities as required.
To apply, please email resumes to Shaffer@hfi-inc.com
